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Consensus

Ask a research question and see what the scientific literature actually says about it.

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Consensus

Ask a research question and see what the scientific literature actually says about it.

What is Consensus?

Think of Consensus as a search engine for science. Type a question, such as whether a certain habit improves sleep, and it scans academic papers to show what the research says, with summaries and links to each study.

We especially like the Consensus Meter, which shows at a glance whether studies lean toward yes, no or possibly on yes-or-no questions. It's a handy way to cut through confident claims online and go straight to evidence. Results also flag details like study type, which helps you weigh them.

The free plan works well for occasional questions, while Premium at $11.99/mo unlocks more of the AI features. Remember that a summary of studies isn't expert advice, and result quality depends on how much research exists on your topic.

Best for: Students, writers and curious people who want evidence-based answers

What we like

  • ✓ Answers grounded in published research
  • ✓ Consensus Meter is clear and quick
  • ✓ Useful free plan

Watch out for

  • – Summaries are not expert advice
  • – Thin results on niche or new topics

Use cases

  1. 01

    Checking whether a popular claim is backed by research

  2. 02

    Finding studies to cite in an essay

  3. 03

    Getting a quick overview of evidence on a topic

Key features

  • ✓Search engine across scientific papers
  • ✓Consensus Meter for yes-or-no questions
  • ✓AI summaries with linked studies
  • ✓Study type and quality indicators

Pricing

Model

Freemium

Starting at

$11.99

Plans

Free · Premium $11.99/mo

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Prices last checked Jan 12, 2026. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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What is Consensus used for?+

Ask a research question and see what the scientific literature actually says about it. Best for students, writers and curious people who want evidence-based answers.

How much is Consensus?+

Free · Premium $11.99/mo

What else is like Consensus?+

Have a look at Perplexity, NotebookLM, Elicit and ChatGPT.

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